New England Supporter Group

Managed entirely by volunteers, the RSPCA NSW New England Supporter Group facilitates a range of programs and events. Serving as the backbone of our work in the New England community, the group runs fundraising events throughout the year and facilitates outreach assistance programs.

In 2024, the New England Supporter Group helped run a series of Community Healthy Pet Days for the Tamworth, Glen Innes, and Tenterfield communities. After an intensive three-day effort, our Community Outreach Officers reached 193 people and their adorable animal companions, providing vaccinations and other essential services for more than 200 cats and dogs.

If you have a passion for animal welfare and enjoy meeting like-minded people, why not lend a helping hand and become a volunteer at our New England group? Consider the many volunteering opportunities offered by the members of our New England group and help us continue making a difference in the lives of animals in need.

Where we are

Contact Details

PO Box 34
Yagoona, NSW, 2199
Phone: 02 9770 7555
Email: newenglandsupportergroup@rspcansw.org.au

Frequently asked questions

Do volunteer branches and supporter groups respond to animal cruelty complaints?

Our volunteer branches and supporter groups cannot investigate animal cruelty matters. If you need to make an animal cruelty report, please phone our 24-hour contact centre on 1300 278 3589.

Though many of our branches and supporter groups offer subsidised desexing and emergency veterinary assistance, we encourage you to contact your nearest branch, supporter or community volunteer group to inquire about the services and discounts we provide.

Money raised by our branches and supporter groups is spent to address the needs of the local community. With the endorsement of its members, branches also occasionally allocate funds to the wider organisation, to be used for events or community programs that promote the improvement of animal welfare.

Our branches and supporter groups do not function as animal shelters. They instead raise funds for our organisation and assist with outreach animal assistance.

You do not need to be a RSPCA NSW financial member to volunteer at any of our shelters and adoption centres, branches, supporter groups, or events. Conversely, becoming a volunteer does not automatically make you a member. However, if you wish to join the executive committee at one of our regional branches or supporter groups or want to have voting rights within that branch or group, you will need to become a financial member first.

While volunteers do not receive exclusive discounts or event admission, we frequently offer promotions, special invitations, and discounts to events to all our supporters.
Unfortunately, every state runs a different membership program. You will need to reapply to volunteer with a specific RSPCA.